Company Info

First American Financial Corporation (FAFC) is a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. FAFC has offices throughout the globe and is the world’s largest insurer of title. First Title Group is the UK division of FAFC and is made up of several core companies including enact, the largest direct conveyancer in the UK. Our conveyancing experts handle 1 in 4 remortgage transactions in England and Wales. The majority of our work comes direct from the end client rather than estate agents and brokers. We foster relationships of mutual respect with the referrers we do work with. We are passionate about providing exceptional service and are proud of our dedicated team of conveyancers, who focus on providing our customers with a friendly, personal service using their expert knowledge and experience to ensure a smooth, efficient transaction from start to finish. We have built a wealth of experience within our teams and this encourages support, constant learning and good relations. The growth and development of our people is paramount to ensure potential is achieved.

Job Description

To carry out freehold and leasehold title checks for the residential conveyancing department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;

This does not set out every responsibility but provides an overview of the main areas of responsibility.

• To title check freehold, leasehold and any other titles as authorised by the Training Team/Operations Manager
• To accurately produce the enquiries letter to the seller’s lawyer and the Initial and Final Property Reports for the customer
• To produce clear direction to the Conveyancer/Conveyancing Assistant regarding any additional actions which may need to be taken/matters which should be followed up
• If authorised and deemed appropriate, to assist other team members with other tasks such as sale enquiries obtaining non-standard indemnity policies, checking indemnity policies supplied by other law firms, checking grants of probate, producing ILA letters and checking repossession contracts.  This list is not exhaustive and the Title Checker will be required to complete all such technical tasks as are deemed suitable for the role.
• Demonstrate accuracy throughout the transaction, ensuring there are no issues which arise post-completion in respect of registration or financial issues.
• Auditing files worked on by other conveyancers and providing any necessary feedback.

Personal Qualities

• Experienced Residential Conveyancer, with a minimum of 3 years experience in title checking and signing off leasehold sales and purchases
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and targets and work under pressure
• Good team player, but, also ability to work on own initiative
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Good organisation skills
• Good data input skills
• Experience of working in a high volume environment (Desired)
• Previous administrative experience (Desired)

QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are essential:

•           GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)

The following qualifications are desirable:

•              Licensed Conveyancer/Legal Executive, or studying towards this

Above all, to be successful in these fantastic roles you need to show enthusiasm, flexibility and a positive working attitude. For this you will be rewarded with the opportunity for a successful career within an expanding global company.